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The Risk Management Plan (RMP) Acceptance Process

The Risk Management Plan (RMP) Acceptance Process. Mark McCabe January 15, 2008. Typically the HMD will request a Risk Management Plan in writing. A facility must complete this during the following time frames:. 12 months to 3 years for an existing facility

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The Risk Management Plan (RMP) Acceptance Process

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  1. The Risk Management Plan(RMP) Acceptance Process Mark McCabe January 15, 2008

  2. Typically the HMD will request a Risk Management Plan in writing. A facility must complete this during the following time frames: • 12 months to 3 years for an existing facility • Before the regulated substance exceeds the threshold quantity on site. See the regulations for threshold quantities. New sites can often be pressed for time. • Try to plan ahead!

  3. Standard RMP request letter • Asks for an RMP Work Plan-Registration Data within 30 days. • Specifies when the RMP submittal is due.

  4. Example of a request letter

  5. Now prepare the RMP • Can be written entirely by the stationary source if the required resources and expertise is present. • Most common to use outside expertise such as consultants. Balance the cost/benefits. • Occasionally corporate offices will have staff

  6. Once Written, Submit the RMP Public Documents to your Administering Agency

  7. A Portion of all the RMP Binders on File. Many of theses are Duplicates

  8. AA Responsibility and SS Responsibility: Request for Initial Public Notification • Should be done within 15 days of an RMP Public Document submittal. • The public Notification must run in a local newspaper of general circulation. Union Tribune or North County Times • Must run for at least one day

  9. RMP Request for Public Notification Example

  10. Standard wording in the newspaper notification

  11. RMP review process • All documents are reviewed for accuracy and correctness • Should be reviewed within three years of submittal. • Hourly billing rate from SD County for review. • The better the document, the faster and cheaper the review period • All documents from San Diego County reviewed by the Hazardous Materials Division. No Participating Agencies.

  12. RMP deficiency notice • Explains missing information or lack of detail • Specific to each section of the RMP • Deficiencies must be addressed in 60 days with a one time 30 day extension possible

  13. Example deficiency letter

  14. Page two deficiency letter

  15. Once the additional information is provided from the facility/consultant: • Add to submitted public document • Request any additional information. Usually done more informally if needed at all • Determine the document to be complete and accurate. Prepare the completion letter

  16. Completion letter • Your RMP has been accepted as complete and accurate • Request for one day public notification. 45 day public review starts when this is published in a newspaper of general circulation. • This is the 45 day formal review period. All public comments will need to be addressed

  17. Completion letter example

  18. End of Public Review Notification • 45 days after newspaper notification • Facility must address all public comments • Typically few comments received • The RMP is still available to the public for review

  19. The process starts again for updates • Five year updates • 2x factor change in offsite consequence • Once a threshold quantity is exceeded • New regulated substance handled on site • Within six months of a change requiring a new PHA • Within six months of a change that results in a program level change

  20. References • California Health and Safety Code Sections 25531-25543.3 • California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 2, Chapter 4.5

  21. Any Questions? Mark McCabe 619-338-2453 Mark.McCabe@sdcounty.ca.gov

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